Derry Family

Bill Derry is chairman of Derry Enterprises which owns Peak Innovations Engineering and Field Fastener. During his 52+ years in the fastener industry he spent more than twenty years in leadership positions in fastener manufacturing. Derry Enterprises established Peak Innovations Engineering in October 2014 when they acquired Archetype Joint and moved it from Michigan to Illinois. Peak offers joint design, validation, and third-party engineering testing to companies in aerospace, automotive, and industrial segments.

In 2015, Field Fastener was recognized nationally as one of the best places to work among small and medium size businesses, ranking #8 in the US. In 2016, Field was again honored by Great Places to Work as the #5 rated best place to work among manufacturing and production companies. Field has been named to Inc.'s list of fastest growing privately owned companies for seven consecutive years, from 2011-2017. In 2017 Bill was inducted into the Fastener Hall of Fame. Peak joined the IFI in 2021 to learn from the members and provide technical services to the industry.

Jim and his brother Bill acquired Field in 1990. As CEO, Jim leads the company’s long-term strategic direction with a relentless focus on ensuring that our partners LOVE Field. He is passionate about cultivating a world-class culture—one that empowers team members to thrive and serves as a true competitive advantage. Field’s strategic vision centers on improving lives, and Jim is deeply committed to making a positive impact on our team members, their families, customers, suppliers, and the communities we serve. A Six Sigma Black Belt and strong advocate of lean principles, Jim drives efficiency, continuous improvement, and innovation across the organization.

Jim holds a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Illinois. He has served as President of the National Fastener Distributor Association (NFDA) Board and was honored as the NFDA Fastener Professional of the Year in 2021. In 2023 Jim was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, NAW. He lives in Rockford with his wife Susie, they have 4 grown children and 8 (and counting) granddaughters.

Since joining the family business in 2006, Adam has played a key role in Field’s continued growth—averaging 18% annually—and now leads the company toward its goal of reaching $300 million in revenue by 2030. Adam is passionate about driving Field towards its 10 year plan centered around improving lives – of our team, their families, our customers and in the community. As President, Adam is responsible for Field’s strategic direction, financial performance, and cultural integrity. He believes that trust, accountability, and transparency are the foundation of high-performing teams—and that culture is the ultimate competitive advantage. He believes in making Field an industry disruptor by simplifying the customer experience and driving innovation across the supply chain.

Adam holds degrees in Marketing and Management from the University of Iowa, is a past President of the National Fastener Distributors Association, and served on several boards. He lives in Caledonia, Illinois with his wife and four kids, and enjoys golf, boating, cooking, and time with family.

Brad Derry joined Field Fastener in 1994 and brings more than 31 years of experience with the organization. Throughout his career, he has held a variety of roles across operations, VMI, sourcing, account management, and sales, including serving as Field Fastener’s first on-site VMI representative.

Today, Brad serves as Business Development Manager, partnering with sales teams nationwide to develop strategies and build relationships with companies seeking more than a supplier. His collaborative, people-first approach reflects Field Fastener’s core belief: More Than Parts, a Partner.

Outside of work, Brad has been married for 20 years, is a proud father of a son, and enjoys spending time outdoors, especially mountain biking and hiking.

Dan joined Field in 2017 after spending seven years as a consultant. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Management Information Systems and began his Field journey through the Sales Development Program. After completing the program in 2018, he took on the role of Territory Sales Representative, supporting customers across Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska. In January 2025, Dan was promoted to Sales Team Leader.

Dan met his wife, Stephanie, while attending the University of Iowa, and they married in 2015. Together, they have three lovely daughters and enjoy boating, traveling, and hosting family game nights.

John graduated from the University of Iowa in 2015 with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He began his career at John Deere, where he held various engineering roles before moving to Chicago to work at ITW Shakeproof, gaining valuable experience in fastener manufacturing. While in the city, John met his wife, Morgan—who he eventually convinced to move back to Rockford so he could join the family business at Field. In 2021, John joined Field as an Applications Engineer. Three years later, his leadership and technical expertise earned him a promotion to Team Leader.

Outside of work, John enjoys staying active, playing golf, watching sports, and spending time with his wife and two daughters. He’s also a proud—and very loyal—Minnesota Vikings fan.

Mark joined Field in 2016 after 8 years selling Staffing & Recruitment solutions in the greater Chicagoland area. He was the first sales rep who was offered an opportunity to relocate to support business needs in a different part of the country and moved to Ft. Worth Texas upon completing the Sales Development Program. After 6 years supporting current & prospective customer efforts in the south, moved back to his Midwest roots and currently resides in Wisconsin where he’s since been promoted to National Sales and Sales Leadership. In addition to his sales roles, Mark also leads Fields acquisition efforts.

Outside of work, Mark enjoys being with his wife and two kids, and their golden retriever CJ. He enjoys all outdoor activities and is a diehard fan of the Chicago Bears, Cubs & Bulls!

Culture Means Everything

We act and think like a family–and it shows.

In the beginning, culture wasn’t top of mind. The initial culture of Field was the culture of the Derry Family that Bill and Jim grew up in. Things like; do the right thing, play by the rules, treat everybody with respect, work & play hard, and put love into everything you do. This was life growing up in the Syd and Ann Derry family. This led to the development of the Fieldamentals and our mission statement: “To have everyone who interacts with us, Love us” Creating an internal culture meant the need to do well by the community which opened doors to partner with various local organizations.